femfan
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Meaning · English
A female science fiction fan.
Register: dated, derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Fannes — Pronounced the same as "fans," but used in writing to mean fem fans.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “femfan” mean?
A female science fiction fan.
Is “femfan” formal or informal?
femfan is generally dated, derogatory, slang.